Lorry fire causing delays on main A50 road coming into Notts

A major route coming into Nottinghamshire was closed by a lorry fire this morning.
The A50 was closed eastbound between junctions 3 and 4 following the blaze in the early hours.
At around 6.15am one lane was reopened, but the exit slip road at J3 remained closed.
#A50 Lane 2 eastbound between J4 & J3 now open following earlier LGV fire. J3 exit slip is closed for recovery work. Expect delays #Highways
— Derbys Roads Police (@DerbyshireRPU) October 18, 2016 Recovery and resurfacing work is now taking place at the site near Derby, west of East Midlands Airport and J24 of the M1.
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